Jonathan Hulley

Cabinet - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 2.00 pm

The Surrey County Council cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including approving additional investment in services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), reviewing progress on adult social care improvements, and addressing financial challenges. The cabinet also noted updates on local government reorganisation and approved a response to the government's consultation on the matter.

the Cabinet Member for Children and Families, Lifelong learning Decisions of Surrey Council

Councillor Jonathan Hulley, Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Lifelong Learning, approved the Fair Access Protocol for 2025-26 and the expansion of Portesbery School onto a satellite site. The Fair Access Protocol ensures that vulnerable children who have not been successful in gaining a school place through the normal admissions process are offered a place at a suitable school within 20 school days. The expansion of Portesbery School will create 15 additional places for pupils with severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties in North West Surrey.

Children, Families, Lifelong Learning and Culture Select Committee - Wednesday, 16 July 2025 10.00 am

The Children, Families, Lifelong Learning and Culture Select Committee met to discuss several key issues, including progress in additional needs and disabilities support, the service's response to a recent Ofsted inspection, and performance overview reports. Councillors agreed to endorse recommendations to Cabinet regarding additional funding and staffing for SEND services, and also scrutinised Ofsted reports on council-run children's homes.

Council - Tuesday, 8 July 2025 10.00 am

The Surrey County Council met to discuss a range of issues, including local government reorganisation, budget matters, and environmental concerns. Councillors approved changes to cabinet portfolios and committee appointments, and also voted to approve amendments to the council's constitution. A motion regarding the Planning and Infrastructure Bill was also passed.

Cabinet - Tuesday, 24 June 2025 2.00 pm

The Surrey County Council cabinet met on 24 June 2025, and among the items discussed was the Ofsted inspection of children's services, which were rated as 'good'. The cabinet also endorsed the School Organisation Plan 2025 and received an update on the Streetworks Taskforce. Members also discussed the ongoing reorganisation of local government in the county.